Skunk Works Careers

Think you have what it takes to be a Skunk?
There are open positions in Air Vehicle Development and Mission Systems

What do the world’s first stealth aircraft, the world’s most advanced fighters, and the world’s fastest manned aircraft have in common? They were all imagined by “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic and visionary thinkers around.

For more than 70 years, Advanced Development Programs (ADP), also known as the Skunk Works®, has been making aviation history. Today we’re seeking world class talent to help us continue our legacy of unmatched technological achievement.

We are entering an exciting innovation cycle and you can be part of it. Currently, there are requisitionsopen throughout our Palmdale, California and Fort Worth, Texas locations and we are just getting started. The job focus areas include:

The Skunk Works is hosting Virtual Networking Events where our hiring teams will be available to answer your questions about our culture, facility locations, as well as the type of skills we are seeking. We have openings in the areas of: Software and Systems Architecture, Embedded Software Development, Avionics and Sensor Systems, Signature Management, Systems Engineering, Propulsion Integration, Airframe Design, Structural Analysis, Mass Properties, Subsystem Integration and Subcontract Management just to name a few.